Susan Block-Lieb

Susan Block-Lieb is a Professor of Law and Cooper Family Chair in Urban Legal Issues at Fordham University’s School of Law. She specializes in bankruptcy, consumer financial protection, and international commercial law. Her roles include General Counsel and Board Member of the Coalition for Debtor Education, and Board Member of Fordham’s Center on International Policy Studies. She chairs the ABA’s International Insolvency Subcommittee and represents the ABA at UNCITRAL’s Insolvency Working Group.

Education: JD, cum laude, from University of Michigan Law School (1982); BA with honors, University of Michigan (1979).

Research focuses on global legal frameworks for financial regulation, cross-border insolvency, and consumer empowerment. She advocates for systemic reforms to address overindebtedness and harmonize international standards. Her work bridges microeconomic analysis with macro-political challenges in financial crises, emphasizing debtor education and institutional accountability.

Publications highlight themes such as transnational legal governance, CFPB accountability, and the intersection of austerity measures with debt restructuring. She received the 2002 New York State Bar Association Pro Bono Award for service.

Grants and advising: No formal grants listed; her advisory roles include institutional governance and policy development. She collaborates with international bodies like UNCITRAL and the American College of Bankruptcy.